Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy - NRR

Position ID:Duke-SSPP-NRR-PRIVATE [#18170]
Position Title: Visiting Scholar
Position Type:Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Public Policy
Appl Deadline:2021/03/26 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/02/18, finished 2021/10/02, listed until 2021/03/26)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***


Duke University
Sanford School of Public Policy
Visiting Research Scholar Position in Private Sector and Development open at the Duke Center for International Development

Overview: Duke Center for International Development The Duke Center for International Development (DCID), a unit within Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, advances international development policy and practice through interdisciplinary approaches to post-graduate education, mid-career training, international advising and research. Its faculty and staff continuously strive to create programs that meet the specific needs of each client and student. At DCID, faculty, staff, and students are driven by a shared vision: development that promotes peace and prosperity for all people. 

DCID offers a Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) graduate degree; intensive international Executive Education programs for senior development managers; and short- and long-term advising in public finance and development management. DCID also hosts one of six centers worldwide - the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center and maintains close collaborations with the World Bank, USAID and other international and bilateral agencies as well as with consulting firms, foundations, universities, NGOs, and national governments. 

Today, DCID is represented around the world by an alumni base of over 6,000 individuals from more than 130 countries. DCID’s teaching, advising and training initiatives are contributing in a real and positive way to sustainable development in countries around the world. 

The Duke Center for International Development invites applications for a Visiting Research Scholar position in private sector and development. This is a zero-salary position at this point, pending future research and teaching possibilities and needs. This is a non-regular-rank, non-tenure-track faculty position for one year with the option for renewal. Candidates must have a post-baccalaureate degree or experience/expertise commensurate with an advanced degree. Preferred candidates will have a PhD and a strong record of research and policy engagement.  

The Visiting Research Scholar will: 
  • Engage in research, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in other activities of the center 
  • Partner on joint research, projects, and programs as the scholar’s time permits 
  • Serve as a resource to colleagues and graduate students as the scholar’s time permits 
  • Use Duke University email address for Duke related correspondence 
  • Follow Duke University parking regulations
  • Abide by Duke professional standards, including Duke's Harassment Policies and the Consensual Relationship Policy 
  • Protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of student, staff, business, and other confidential, sensitive, electronic or proprietary information of Duke University from any source and in any form (spoken, paper, electronic, etc.) that is created, accessed, used, or disclosed by/to you


Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


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Further Info:
https://sanford.duke.edu/
email address
919-613-9230
 
Sanford School of Public Policy
201 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708